American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district, serving since 1971. He is a me

Is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district, serving since 1971. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is currently the longest-serving Republican member of Congress. He was Chairman of Appropriations from 1999 to 2005 and s

Was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Amer

Was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Americans, and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.Anchoring the Kid Line with Harvey "Busher" Jackson and Joe Primeau, Charlie was a member of the Maple Leafs teams of the 1930s that won one Stanley Cup in 1932 and finished runner-up six times

(June 18, 1862 - April 7, 1914) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Paul W

(June 18, 1862 - April 7, 1914) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Paul White Caps (UA) (1884), Philadelphia Quakers (1885-1886[start]), Detroit Wolverines (1886[end]-1888) and Boston Beaneaters (1889-1897). He batted and threw right-handed.

Is an American computer scientist, who spent his entire career as an industrial researcher rather th

Is an American computer scientist, who spent his entire career as an industrial researcher rather than in academia. He is particularly known for his work in the area of databases.

Was a Canadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who died as a result of a racing accident. Among

Was a Canadian jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who died as a result of a racing accident. Among his racing wins, in the 1960 Durham Cup Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack, Charles Boland notably rode Windy Ship to victory over the Canadian Triple Crown cham

(April 27, 1878 - January 31, 1938) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1905 a

(April 27, 1878 - January 31, 1938) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1905 and 1909. Chech batted and threw right handed.

Is an American singer and contestant on the second season of American Idol.The youngest of six sibli

Is an American singer and contestant on the second season of American Idol.The youngest of six siblings, Grigsby was born in Oberlin, Ohio. Although he has no formal voice training, he grew up with a love for music. As a teenager he would use two cassette

Was an American film actor who was one of the most notable film stars of the silent era.By 1925 he w

Was an American film actor who was one of the most notable film stars of the silent era.By 1925 he was MGM's most important male star, and his films were very profitable for the studio. He was cultivated as a romantic leading man, and his combination of good looks and flair for comedy won him many fans. He made a career out of playing wise-cracking young athletic types whose large egos hold them back until an attitude adjustment leads to success.

(born April 2, 1878 in Galloway, Pennsylvania; died September 30, 1950 in Jamestown, New York) was a

(born April 2, 1878 in Galloway, Pennsylvania; died September 30, 1950 in Jamestown, New York) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

(born December 25, 1956 in Orl

(born December 25, 1956 in Orl

June 21, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Ma

June 21, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a catcher and outfielder from 1973-1987.

Mumy was born in San Gabriel, California, the son of Muriel Gertrude (née Gould) and Charles Will

Mumy was born in San Gabriel, California, the son of Muriel Gertrude (née Gould) and Charles William Mumy, Sr., a cattle rancher. He began his professional career at the age of six, and has worked on over 400 television episodes, 18 motion pictures, various commercials, and scores of voice over work, as well as working as a musician, songwriter, recording artist and writer.

Was an American professional basketball player and coach.A 6'1" guard-forward from the Catholic Univ

Was an American professional basketball player and coach.A 6'1" guard-forward from the Catholic University of America, Shipp played thirteen seasons (1937-1950) in the NBL and NBA as a member of the Akron Wingfoots, Oshkosh All-Stars, Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, Anderson Packers, and Waterloo Hawks. During the 1949-50 NBA season he served as a player-coach for the Waterloo Hawks, posting a 8-27 record.

Was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. Williams, known as "Prince" Char

Was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. Williams, known as "Prince" Charles, turned pro in 1978 and in 1987 he captured the IBF Light Heavyweight Title by TKO'ing Bobby Czyz in the 9th round. He defended the title eight times b

Was a successful Philadelphia merchant, trader and politician; twice he served as Mayor of Philadelp

Was a successful Philadelphia merchant, trader and politician; twice he served as Mayor of Philadelphia, from 1748 to 1749 and again in 1754. His wife's grandfather, Edward Shippen, and his eldest son, Thomas Willing, also served as mayors of Philadelphia

Was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 19

Was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 1930s–1960s.

Was an American painter, soldier and naturalist.Peale was born in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Mary

Was an American painter, soldier and naturalist.Peale was born in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, the son of Charles Peale and his wife Margaret. In 1749 his brother James Peale (1749-1831) was born. Charles became an apprentice to a saddle maker

Is a former United States naval officer and former Democratic United States Representative from the

Is a former United States naval officer and former Democratic United States Representative from the 2nd congressional district in Texas. He is best known for leading Congress into supporting the largest-ever CIA covert operation, which supplied the Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet war in Afghanistan along with others like Gordon Humphrey

Was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. He was appointed quartermaster June 14, 1864. Commissioned m

Was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. He was appointed quartermaster June 14, 1864. Commissioned major in 1865. He settled in Demopolis, Alabama. Held various public offices. Upon the readmission of Alabama to representation was elected as a Republican

Was an American politician who served as the 55th Governor of the U.S. state of Vermont from 1915 to

Was an American politician who served as the 55th Governor of the U.S. state of Vermont from 1915 to 1917.

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Born in Vancouver, he was

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Born in Vancouver, he was part of the Canadian basketball team, which won the silver medal. He played four matches including the final. He was the older brother of Art Chapman, who

Is an American poet.Wright has published two works of criticism, Halflife and Quarter Notes. His tra

Is an American poet.Wright has published two works of criticism, Halflife and Quarter Notes. His translation of Eugenio Montale's The Storm and Other Poems won him the PEN Translation Prize in 1979. In 1993, he received the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize for his

A leading American geneticist.In 1964, Yanofsky and colleagues established that gene sequences and p

A leading American geneticist.In 1964, Yanofsky and colleagues established that gene sequences and protein sequences are colinear: changes in DNA sequence can produce changes in protein sequence at corresponding positions. His work has revealed how controlled alterations in RNA structure allow RNA to serve as a regulatory molecule in both bacterial and animal cells.Yanofsky was co-recipient of the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize from Columbia University in 1976 with Seymour Benzer.Yanofsky was elected a foreign member of the Royal Society in 1985 and was one of the recipients of the 2003 National Medal of Science awards.

Was a politician, barrister, justice of the peace and soldier from Alberta, Canada. He held office o

Was a politician, barrister, justice of the peace and soldier from Alberta, Canada. He held office on both municipal and provincial levels of government. He served as an Alderman on Edmonton City Council from 1921 to 1923 and later as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1926 until his death in 1930 sitting with the Conservative caucus in opposition.

Also known as "Charlie" McClendon or "Cholly Mac," was born on October 17, 1923 in Lewisville, Arkan

Also known as "Charlie" McClendon or "Cholly Mac," was born on October 17, 1923 in Lewisville, Arkansas.McClendon is best known as the LSU head football coach whose tenure spanned the 1960s and the 1970s. As a result of his head coaching career, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986.In 1953, he came to LSU as an assistant under head coach Gus Tinsley. He was retained as an assistant when Paul Dietzel took over the team in 1955. In 1958, McClendon helped Dietzel coach LSU to its first recognized national championship. At the end of the 1961 season, Dietzel left LSU and hand-picked McClendon to be his successor.